upthepies

Football fans can be miserable at the best of times, and Notts is no exception. There’ll always be people who spread negativity, it’s just how they deal with things. Best to ignore it and focus on what actually matters. They’ve got every right to speak their mind, but that doesn’t mean we have to give it attention. I find a lot of people on social media are quick to criticise but slow to offer any real support or solutions. Martin Paterson’s got a tough job ahead, and if the reaction to Stuart Maynard is anything to go by, this could be one of the hardest seasons since the Reedtz brothers took over. Some of the comments about the owners are just daft. People want them gone, yet they’ve no idea if anyone else could do better. It’s ridiculously short-sighted.

Huddersfield Town 2-2 Doncaster Rovers Luton Town 1-0 Wigan Athletic Stockport County 2-1 Bradford City Colchester United 1-1 Cambridge United Gillingham 1-0 Chesterfield Joker Harrogate Town 1-1 Barrow Altrincham 2-1 Hartlepool United Woking 0-0 Wealdstone

Preston North End 2-1 Leicester City Swansea City 1-2 Sheffield United Leyton Orient 1-1 Stockport County Reading 3-1 AFC Wimbledon Joker Barnet 0-2 Walsall Tranmere Rovers 2-2 Gillingham Aldershot 3-0 Boston United Hartlepool United 2-1 Braintree Town

It’s nice to have it explained clearly, along with the different options. At least the styles are there for when people want to change things or make the site feel more personal. It’s good to see the site letting us choose what we prefer. It’ll help some people feel more at home when they’re using it.

I think Paterson’s approach is exactly what we need this season. It’s not about making the occasion bigger than it is, it’s about being ready to perform. His comments on Tyrese Hall are encouraging because it shows the club are still improving the squad and adding depth. I also like how he’s made training competitive this week after the draw at Newport. That’s the right reaction. No player should feel their place is guaranteed, especially if results aren’t there. Salford will be organised and dangerous, but if we match Paterson’s attitude on the pitch, I think we’ll have a good chance of getting the result we want.

Oxford United 3-1 Portsmouth Stoke City 1-0 Derby County Exeter City 1-0 Blackpool Mansfield Town 2-1 Doncaster Rovers Gillingham 2-2 Walsall Joker Oldham Athletic 1-2 Colchester United Tamworth 3-1 Scunthorpe United Wealdstone 1-0 Truro City

I appreciate the time he spent here, but there are better goalkeepers out there. He always gave me the feeling that a mistake was coming. He’s a good shot-stopper and brilliant with penalties, but we need someone stronger when it comes to dealing with crosses and high balls.

It’s not always about the level of football that helps a player most. Sometimes it’s about being in the right place to bring out their best and help them grow. Riley Reynolds is one of the young players the club seems keen to develop into a future first team regular. Best of luck to him while he’s out on loan.

Bradford City 2-2 Wycombe Wanderers Doncaster Rovers 1-0 Exeter City Lincoln City 2-1 Reading Plymouth Argyle 0-1 Barnsley (Joker) Barnet 2-1 Fleetwood Town Cambridge United 1-1 Cheltenham Town Grimsby Town 3-2 Crawley Town Walsall 2-2 Swindon Town

It’s nice to see you back, @YoopEyes. I used to go for hospitality quite a lot, but after AH, I chose to return to sitting in the stands. I’m still in the Pavis, but I do miss the friendly staff you’d come to know over time. Glad you’ve found your way back to PON. It’s a good place, and worth settling back into.

It’s a real shame and quite disappointing too. Everyone makes mistakes at some point, and I’m glad to see people showing kindness towards Lewis Macari. Betting can be a strong temptation, especially if someone thinks they won’t get caught. I’m not sure bans always help, depending on the situation. If it’s a habit and the bets don’t affect the game itself, I can understand and feel for the person. But if someone’s using inside knowledge or trying to fix a result, then punishment is absolutely right. From what I can tell, Macari made a poor choice when he was younger, but seems to have stopped once his career began to move forward. I hope the FA takes a fair view and shows some understanding if the details support it.

How it’s put into action and who is in charge of checking things will be important. It needs to be run by someone independent but well trusted for it to work properly. Still, I agree that it’s a good move towards protecting clubs and their future. It's something that could make a real difference in the long run.

Getting in early with your Prediction League pick, @TheSkipper? Fair play. That kind of planning might give you the edge this time. I honestly thought Real Madrid would be too strong for PSG, but they took a real beating. Shows how unpredictable football can be. Just when you think you’ve got it sussed, it throws you a curveball.

'Summer of '69' by Canadian singer Bryan Adams brings back happy memories. It’s a lot like ‘Brown Eyed Girl’ by Van Morrison. Both songs tell stories of carefree days, growing up, and dreaming about the future. They also show how life changes over time. These songs have inspired many people and are known as true rock classics. ‘Summer of '69’ always reminds me of looking forward to turning 18. It makes you think about childhood and how those moments become the warmest memories. There’s a special feeling that comes with looking back. When you think about the path you took, you realise those choices helped shape the person you are today.

League One will be more of a challenge, especially now he’s two years older than when he last played there. Still, he’s a quality player and was well above the standard in League Two. I hope things go well for him at Barnsley. I did chuckle at the Meadow Park slip-up, classic mix-up. It’s also a bit amusing how Barnsley rolled out the red carpet for him as if he were a marquee signing.

Thanks for posting this, @sadlad. I’d tend to agree with what you’ve said and hope the club is keeping its options open. After seeing what’s been said about his injuries, I’m not too sure he’s the right fit. I saw some fans weren’t too keen on Ollie Norburn either. It seems like opinions are quite split.

Conor Grant still has time to grow into a key player. He’s only 23 and has already shown moments where he looks comfortable in the first team. Romaine Sawyers is ten years older and brings a lot more experience. His best time was at Walsall, but he’s played much higher than Grant over the years. It depends how you look at it. Maybe Sawyers is slowing down a bit, and Grant could still go further in his career. Personally, I’d back Grant to develop, but Sawyers might add something different with his creativity.

Hello, @Peter Thornley. Welcome to the site and community, PON is a very good place to discuss Notts amongst other things. Bookmark the site, and be sure to check in regularly.

Hello, @James Macdonald. Welcome to PON. I hope you find the site useful and join in when you can. Be sure to bookmark the site.

Sitting outside in the shade with some music on and a cold beer in hand doesn’t sound like a bad plan at all. It’s a good way to escape the heat indoors. When the house feels like a slow cooker, it makes sense to find some fresh air and take it easy somewhere cooler.

It’s not the news we were hoping for, but there are still good goalkeepers out there. As long as the club is ready to spend and invest in the position like we did with Alex Bass, we should be alright. Wish him all the best at Posh.

I’ve not heard anything about the safe standing being finished. You’d expect the club to have announced it by now, especially with a new season coming up. I’m interested to see what it looks like and whether fans take to it as much as the club seems to expect.

Morecambe need to sort this out if they want to make progress as a club. It’s holding them back on the pitch, and they got away with it a bit last season.

@Fan of Big Tone, several PON members clubbed together to buy you a new virtual seat for when you return to sitting on the site all day. Happy Birthday to you!!

Neil Warnock would be a great help to Notts in any role. He could give advice and keep an eye on the academy, helping to prepare young players for the first team. His experience and support would be valuable, especially in guiding and motivating others. He’s a strong personality and would be a good person to have around the club. If he could act as a link between the youth setup and the senior squad, sharing his knowledge along the way, I think it would only make Notts stronger.